Entry Courses give students the opportunity to brush up on their prior knowledge to start the academic year confidently.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingTraining | Online tool | On campus | In person | Online | Live | Recorded / Asynchronic
Time lineThe Entry Course on Study Methods encourages students to think critically about their study method, planning skills, challenges in higher education, and possible student support to facilitate their transition to higher education.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOnline tool | Workshop | On campus | In person | Online | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineA digital tool offering students tips, tricks, tools and a training to better follow lectures.
Academic integration/belongingOnline tool | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic
Time lineSenior secondary school students get to experience campus for a day. Taster lectures are organised, as well as a campus tour, information session on entry pathways and available scholarships and a student panel event.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineUCD Outreach Officer will offer talks/information sessions outlining the various entry options into UCD.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineThis initiative aims to introduce essential library skills to first year students .
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Online tool | Off campus | On campus | In person | Online
Time lineOpen Learning is a part time flexible study option. It is one of UCD’s many pathway options to help prospective students transition into tertiary education and helps to widen participation.
Academic integration/belongingPreparatory year | On campus | In person
Time lineThe Faculty Partnership Programme was conceived in 2021 to support and accelerate the implementation of UDL throughout the University. It offers faculty a structured opportunity to undertake Universal Design training, to facilitate this training for the colleagues and peers, and become a role model who will persuade and influence others as to the merits of inclusion for all students.
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineUCD Access & Lifelong Learning has an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist who provides technology and training to students who avail of disability support. The Assitive Technology Specialist undertakes needs assessment with students to ascertain what AT the student requires and if they require a Personal Assistant which they will organise
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Online tool | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineAccess Student Support Officer supports students who enter university via the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) which is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to those who are resident in the Republic of Ireland and underrepresented at Higher Education due to their socio-economic background.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOff campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineUCD Access & Lifelong Learning runs Academic Skills Workshops to assist students build the necessary skills they need when attending university.
Academic integration/belongingWorkshop | On campus | In person | Online | Live | Recorded / Asynchronic
Time lineUCD runs a Mentoring programme for prospective students who aspire to go on to third-level study. The Mentoring Programme is part of the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning (ALL) outreach programme for schools and communities.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Off campus | On campus | In person
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